Crunchy Topped Prawn & Asparagus Bake

• 1 lb fresh asparagus (May sub canned & amend prep accordingly)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 sticks celery (chopped)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 lb prawns (uncooked, shelled & chopped)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 1/2 cups white breadcrumbs (stale)
• 5 tablespoons butter (melted)

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0F.
2. Cook asparagus till crisp-tender, cut into 1-in pieces & set aside.
3. Melt 1st butter amt in med saucepan. Add garlic, celery, bell pepper & prawns. Stir constantly over med-heat for about 3 min or till prawns are tender.
4. Add flour, stir for 1 min & remove from heat.
5. Gradually stir in milk & return to heat, stirring constantly for 3 min or till mixture boils & thickens.
6. Remove from heat & stir in asparagus + half the cheese. Spoon mixture into shallow oven-proof dish.
7. Combine remaining cheese, breadcrumbs & 2nd butter amt in bowl & sprinkle evenly over the prawn mixture.
8. Bake for about 20 min or till golden brown. Allow to cool slightly & serve.

fresh asparagus, butter, celery, red bell pepper, prawns, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, white breadcrumbs, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crunchy-topped-prawn-asparagus-bake-236288 (may not work)